Another problem is people who own male cats and don't have them neutered and then wonder why they spray. I have actually caught two neighbor cats and had them neutered because they were spraying around our house. I often wondered if the neighbors noticed their cats were missing anything....I doubt it. Probably saved the cats from a fate like that above or a terrifying trip to the pound just to be euthanized.
Spay and neuter, clean the litterbox at least daily, have enough litter boxes for the number of cats, at least one box per cat, have high safe areas the cat can feel secure and unless there is a medical problem, the cat shouldn't be using the floor.
Dogs should be potty-trained with consistency and patience and lots of positive reinforcement, neutered before 1 year old, not left in too long with no access to a safe, fenced yard or walking. If you must leave your dog longer than 4 hours, provide a potty pad and teach them how to use it. Dogs forced to hold their urine longer than 4 hours are at a much higher risk to develop urinary tract infections and bladder stones. A urinary tract infection will cause a normally housetrained to suddenly begin peeing in the house. if your housetrained dog begins peeing in the house, don't scold it, take it to the vet to have it checked out. most likely there is a medical reason.
How a person treats their animals is a direct reflection of their compassion to all.
I would have turned the bastard in.
Take care,
Lisa
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